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User Guide
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PEDIATRIC MASK
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™ Pixi tric maskpedia Contents / Inhalt / Contenu / Dotazione / Innehåll / Indhold / Innhold / Sisältö 8 4 1 12 11 i
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Mask components / Maskenkomponenten / Composants du masque / Componenti della maschera / Maskkomponenter / Maskedele / Maskens komponenter / Maskin osat 3 A 2 4 1 5 8 9 6 10 7 11 18 13 14 12 15 16 17 ii
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B Mask components / Maskenkomponenten / Composants du masque / Componenti della maschera / Maskkomponenter / Maskedele / Maskens komponenter / Maskin osat Item / Description / Beschreibung / Description / Part number / Artikel / Descrizione / Beskrivning / Beskrivelse / Teilenummer / Composant / Beskrivelse / Nimitys Code produit / Elemento / Codice prodotto / Artikel / Del / Artikelnummer / Artikkel / Delnummer / Osa Delenummer / Tuotenumero 1. Short tube assembly / Verbindungsschlauc
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Item / Description / Beschreibung / Description / Part number / Artikel / Descrizione / Beskrivning / Beskrivelse / Teilenummer / Composant / Beskrivelse / Nimitys Code produit / Elemento / Codice prodotto / Artikel / Del / Artikelnummer / Artikkel / Delnummer / Osa Delenummer / Tuotenumero 5. Frame nodes / Rahmenanschlüsse / Points — de fixation de l’entourage / Nodi del telaio / Fäste för huvudband / Rammeknopper / Rammenoder / Kiinnitysnystyrät 6. Mask socket / Maskenfassung / Cavité
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Item / Description / Beschreibung / Description / Part number / Artikel / Descrizione / Beskrivning / Beskrivelse / Teilenummer / Composant / Beskrivelse / Nimitys Code produit / Elemento / Codice prodotto / Artikel / Del / Artikelnummer / Artikkel / Delnummer / Osa Delenummer / Tuotenumero 14. Middle headgear strap and buckle (dark — blue) / Mittleres Kopfband und Clip (dunkelblau) / Sangle et boucle du milieu du harnais (bleu foncé) / Cinghia e fibbia intermedia del copricapo (blu) /
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™ Pixi tric pedia mask Thank you for choosing the Pixi Pediatric mask. Please read the entire manual before use. Intended use The Pixi Pediatric mask channels airflow noninvasively to a patient from a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bilevel device (‘device’). The Pixi Pediatric mask is: • to be used by children aged between 2 and 7 for whom continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bilevel therapy has been prescribed • intended for single-patient re-use in the home and singl
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Explanation: CPAP and bilevel devices are intended to be used with special masks (or connectors) which have vent holes to allow continuous flow of air out of the mask. When the device is turned on and functioning properly, new air from the device flushes the exhaled air out through the mask vent holes. However, when the device is not operating, insufficient fresh air will be provided through the mask, and the exhaled air may be rebreathed. Rebreathing of exhaled air for longer than severa
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WARNING • Ensure that the nasal cushion does not block the nostrils at any time during fitting or use. • Do not leave long lengths of air tubing around the top of the child’s bed. It could twist around the child’s head or neck while sleeping. Fitting The fitting illustrations show the sequence for obtaining the best fit and comfort when using the mask. Pixi Hints! • If fitting the mask for the first time, we recommend the child be sitting in an upright position to ensure correct fit. • To a
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Adjustment Pixi Hints! • To achieve optimal seal, adjust the headgear straps starting at the bottom strap and working upwards. • If the child experiences nasal dryness or irritation, using a humidifier is recommended. Adjustment steps 1. If necessary, adjust the straps by removing the Velcro and gently tightening the lower headgear straps until comfortable. Do not overtighten. 2–3. Repeat step 1 with both middle and top straps until comfortable. Note: The mask is designed to fit loosely wh
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Attaching the pressure port The pressure port is used to measure the air pressure at your mask so that the correct pressure is set. This happens during the sleep study at the hospital. The pressure port is also used to deliver oxygen. This can take place in the home or hospital environment. If necessary, your clinician will advise when this is required. Attachment steps 1. Remove the plug from the cushion. 2. Move the plug to the side so that it is not obstructing the vent holes. 3. Insert
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Cushion check Cushion check steps 1–2. Ensure the cushion is not creased or folded or caught inside the sockets of the mask frame. 3. The Pixi cushion is designed to sit mid-bridge. Ensure that the mask does not block the nose or mouth at any time. 1 2 3 8
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Removal Removal steps 1–2. Gently hold the mask against the child’s face. Unhook the quick release clip from the lower headgear arm by pulling forward and away from the arm. 3–4. Keep holding the mask and remove the headgear by pulling up and over the head towards the face. 1 2 3 4 9 English
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Emergency removal In the event of an emergency, remove the mask by placing your finger under the lower headgear strap and firmly pulling it away from the child – this will activate the quick release clip. Do not use this removal method under normal circumstances. Disassembly Disassembly steps 1. Detach the headgear from the mask frame by unlatching each of the lower headgear arms from the frame nodes. 2. Remove the combined elbow and air tubing from the mask. 3. Remove the plug from the cush
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Headgear reassembly Pixi Hints! • You don’t need to disassemble your Pixi headgear to wash it. • The Velcro straps and plastic buckles have been color coded for ease of assembly. Headgear reassembly steps 1. Lay the headgear and plastic buckles out on a flat surface as shown, ensuring the lower headgear arms are facing up. 2. Thread each light blue strap up and over the light blue buckle, then secure into place. 3. Thread each dark blue strap up and over the dark blue buckle, then secure int
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Reassembly Reassembly steps 1. Insert each side of the cushion into the sockets of the mask frame. Ensure the cushion is oriented correctly. The arrows on the cushion should be pointing up towards the plug tether. The raised vented area of the cushion should also be sitting up against the mask frame. 2. Pull the arms of the cushion through until the collar of the cushion shoulder is sitting against the mask frame. 3. Replace the plug into the appropriate side of the cushion. 4. Insert the c
